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Editor of @MLMediaNews + @Roxreview + staff writer for @LansReporter , covering @LansdalePA @NPSD @MontTwp @HatfieldPA @Uppergwyneddtwp and more...

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4 years
BREAKING - @NPSD board votes 5-4 to APPROVE a return to play plan for all fall sports including football, low-contact sports could start as soon as next week, the 4 votes against all said they wanted to break out football for further discussion - now talking abt providing buses
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4 years
Back on duty after another furlough week - reminder (again) to please support local journalism and local businesses!
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9 years
Here at @hatfieldice for a special pregame ceremony honoring a @pennridgeHS student - stay tuned!
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3 years
BREAKING: @NPSD board unanimously approves health and safety plan WITH masks mandatory for elementary students, superintendent says district is now in "substantial" transmission level so masks will be required at secondary too if numbers don't drop - story soon!
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4 years
BREAKING: @NPSD board just approved an agreement of sale to acquire the former @WNPV_Radio radio station site next to the high school, superintendent says $2.3M purchase price for 13 acres, it could be used for new 9th grade center, and/or to add athletic fields, entrance for HS
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dan sokil
2 years
PA @GovernorTomWolf speaking now, saying bans on abortion put victims of domestic violence at increased risk, making it harder to gain access to abortion can trap women in abusive relationships, vows abortion access will remain as long as he is Governor
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3 years
. @NPSD board votes unanimously to appoint Dr. D'Ana Waters, current district director of curriculum and equity and a former elementary and middle school principal, to rank of assistant superintendent, say they're all looking fwd to working with her!
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2 years
And they're off! Retiring @NPSD Superintendent @CurtDietrich is cheered by staff as he leaves district offices in Lansdale, will be heading to every district school over course of the day, follow @NPTV for live stream!
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3 years
Towamencin board starts w/a lifesaving commendation for 4 township 12-year-olds, police chief says three of them saved the 4th who was choking on candy while playing at General Nash elementary playground on August 4, congrats!
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4 years
BREAKING - @NPSD board votes unanimously to start school year with virtual learning only, with goal to revisit whether hybrid option is possible on or around Nov. 6 - will have a full rundown of their discussions tomorrow!
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4 years
Busy morning so far in @NPSD - 5 district schools have @NorthPennSNS employees handing out free meals for children, so far nearly 100 given out at Oak Park Elementary and more at other schools, they'll be here as long as school is out...full story later today!
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dan sokil
3 years
Just talked to Joyce Snyder, the Democrat candidate who is now reported to have won a seat on #Towamencin board of supervisors: "It was not on my radar, I had actually stopped paying attention to my race" until updated county results last night put her ahead - story soon!
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3 years
. @NPSD board president says "there is a mask mandate here tonight," not just from district but also from state, "if you do not wear a mask, you will be asked to leave. & if you do not leave when you are asked to, that will be considered disturbing a public meeting"
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3 years
More @NPSD comments: "I know many, many people that support you, and I'm sorry the minority of people that don't support you are so vocal and hurtful and hateful and full of malice," "I really think you guys have tried your best to do what's best for the entire community"
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2 years
and @NPSD staff give report on right-to-know requests, say this past schoolyear they rec'd 226 requests, up by 97% from prior year, and *one person* filed 143 of the 226, school board president adds that those requests cost ~$11K in staff time - details soon...
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1 year
. @lansdalepa council starts w/a special recognition of the state champion @LCCrusaders girls basketball team, coach says while team members hail from around the region, "the one thing we never forgot was that our first name is Lansdale" - congrats!
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10 months
New addition to the North Wales borough hall meeting room! 📰
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dan sokil
2 years
Now @CurtDietrich and @NPTV are in North Wales, where will they be headed next?
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7 years
Congratulations to the North Penn Marching Knights @NPHS_NPMK - and good luck Saturday!
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10 months
North Wales boro council starts w/a public comment referencing the alligator brought into several sports venues in Philadelphia recently, asking if boro has similar codes - manager and solicitor say the town does have a policy on special accommodations + will review + report back
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8 months
Standing ovation for Towamencin NOPE founder Kofi Osei as he's sworn in to be #Towamencin township supervisor
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5 years
North Penn Marching Knights @NPHS_NPMK coming thru town now!
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3 years
Just talked to a Lansdale business owner who's printing & giving away these signs to show support for Ukraine: "There's nothing that we can do to stop the Russians right now, but you can support the people that are grieving about it, and those little things matter" story soon!
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dan sokil
6 months
BIG news from #Towamencin board - developer PSDC confirms they're negotiating with Whole Foods and Target to move into spots in or near the long-vacant Towamencin Village Shopping Center at Forty Ft + Allentown Rd, talks w/other potential tenants are in the works
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dan sokil
7 years
Story in the works on @NPHS_NPMK and their big win this past weekend - and the next big shows they have coming up!
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dan sokil
10 months
Latest @Montcopa vote numbers as of 1045pm have Marino ahead of Osei in #Towamencin by 54 votes, all 5 Ds ahead for @NPSD board, all 3 Ds winning in @UpperGwyneddTwp and two Ds winning in @HatfieldPA - will have full breakdown soon!
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dan sokil
4 years
Peaceful protest happening in downtown @lansdalepa - at least a hundred protesters, some with posters, all chanting "Black lives matter," "Say his name, George Floyd," "No justice, no peace"
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dan sokil
6 years
Starting today at the newly reopened 309 Cinema in Montgomery Township - first shows here were last night, now to go see what’s new!
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dan sokil
5 years
. @NPSD school board finance committee now seeing and hearing details about several possible upgrades to NP High school baseball and softball fields, could they convert infield and/or outfield on both to turf?
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dan sokil
3 years
New North Wales councilwoman Anji Fazio signs her first documents, made her first motions tonight and said she wants "to thank everyone for welcoming me, and everybody in the seats" to watch and support - full story tomorrow!
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dan sokil
7 years
North Penn Marching Knights @NPHS_NPMK win again
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dan sokil
5 months
Very heated comments from many @NPSD residents to school board tonight, including from several students who say they saw yesterday's Pennbrook MS attack firsthand, + parents asking Qs abt what district knew abt prior incidents w/the same student, and why more was not done before
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7 years
. @NPSD High school girls track and field team now being recognized for wins at local and state levels
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7 years
4 senior members of @NPHS_NPMK recognized by @NPSD board for recent accomplishments at recent state and regional band championships - congrats!
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5 months
. @NPSD Superintendent Todd Bauer is talking about district partnership with Merck who donated 14,000 pairs of glasses to watch today's eclipse, lessons to be learned in many fields: "it's STEM at its finest"
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3 years
Big news for @NPTV - part of 2021-22 budget is NP Ed Foundation funding of $40K for a new studio for student-run NPTV channel, NPTV says they've only used donated sets before and this will help students learn abt modern TV production, at no cost from taxpayer budget
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2 years
. @NPSD board also unanimously approved contract extension for current assistant superintendent D'Ana Waters, board VP says "she is the definition of homegrown talent" having started as a teacher, then principal and administrator in district - facilities committee starting soon!
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dan sokil
3 years
. @NPSD Safe Schools committee starts w/a presentation from @NPSD_Bus about "Here Comes The Bus" app which will let parents track bus locations and get 2 or 5-minute warnings, will pilot at Oak Park Elementary soon + goal of going live for full district in early 2022
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dan sokil
7 years
Talking to the very impressive @LCCrusaders team of @CyberCrusaders about their trip to FIRST Robotics World Championship - congratulations!
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dan sokil
4 years
Here's what @NPennHS principal says @NorthPennBands practices look like so far - masks on at all times, distancing, no crowds or travel for competitions, and practice only in small groups - board just APPROVED return for Marching Knights under these rules!
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6 years
One of a kind event happening now in @UpperGwyneddTwp - World War II veteran Harry Snyder, survivor of the Normandy landing, being honored by US Army and 4 local police departments
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6 years
North Penn High School students receive television production award - congrats @NPTV you guys are awesome!
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dan sokil
2 years
BREAKING - @NPSD board unanimously approves new contract for Todd Bauer as Superintendent of district, retiring SI Curt Dietrich says Bauer is "an exceptional administrator and, more important, just an exceptional person" + hopes he breaks his 12.5-year tenure in post
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dan sokil
7 years
. @FairDistrictsPA showing how @MontcoPA has been split into 5 districts for US Congressional seats despite population = one representative
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dan sokil
11 months
BREAKING: @NPSD school board votes unanimously to set a Jan. 16, 2024 special election date for the voter referendum on $97 million in borrowing to move 9th grade to the high school, "We are putting the decision in the hands of the folks who should be making it, you all"
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dan sokil
3 years
Big news from @NorthPennSNS - they'll be giving out free meals thru this upcoming summer, back at 5 school sites instead of all 13, and will be doing nutrition education this summer to help families mix up their meal bundles, follow them for details!
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dan sokil
2 years
Just filed my first shared byline in quite a while, and pretty sure it's my first ever with @PottstownNews 👀 watch for that soon!
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dan sokil
5 years
JUST IN - your first look at the new @NPSD school board of 9 Democrats after victories tonight: Stoll, MacBain, Wesley, Kassa, Gee, Lewis-Campbell, Roesch, Ramic, and Fusco L-R, photo courtesy of North Penn Neighbors for Progress #montcovote
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dan sokil
4 years
North Penn free meal program expanding starting Sept. 8 - busy days ahead for @NorthPennSNS starting soon!
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4 years
Back on duty today after a week off due to furloughs - reminder to please support local journalism AND to support the local businesses that support us!
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dan sokil
4 years
Just had a VERY thorough talk with @mannaonmain about how they've been able to get through 2020 so far and their outlook heading into 2021, watch for that soon and be sure to follow/like their pages for ways to help out!
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5 years
. @Hatfieldpa board awards $1.8M contract for Cowpath-Orvilla realignment - like or retweet if you've been waiting for years for this to actually happen!
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dan sokil
4 years
. @NPSD board just wrapped up their online action meeting, staff said as of this afternoon @NorthPennSNS had handed out total of over *45,000* free meals for children and board members thanked them for their efforts - next meeting will be 4/27, much more in the next few days!
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dan sokil
4 months
. @UpperGwyneddTwp board recognizes Public Works Director Willard Troxel for 50 (!!) years w/twp, board: "he has a story for absolutely everything, right down to how much wood they used to burn to keep the buildings warm," he says "it has been an absolute pleasure" wkg in UG
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dan sokil
4 years
Who else is refusing to let 2020 ruin ALL of our traditions? 😋🍕 #ElectionNightPizza #montcovote
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1 year
Just filed stories with the latest vote totals in #Towamencin home rule charter, North Penn school board and two local municipal races, watch for those and much more from @LansReporter soon!
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3 years
BREAKING - . @NPSD board votes to adjourn meeting during the second public comment, after a shouting match between several residents in audience...developing...
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dan sokil
1 year
Not much mystery to today's pic, just make sure you remember to vote today - and be sure to follow @rachelravina for county developments and @LansReporter for local results!
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dan sokil
3 years
BREAKING - latest update now has THREE Republican candidates winning seats on @NPSD board with 100 percent of precincts reported, and a margin of 5 votes for the final seat, will have MUCH MORE including reactions later today
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3 years
North Wales preschoolers donate items
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4 years
North Penn @NPSD staff hand out over 450 free lunches <- great job by @NorthPennSNS today, thanks for letting me stop by!
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6 years
Pennridge students who organized remembrance assembly lauded
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dan sokil
3 years
. @NPSD board gives a standing ovation to retiring Superintendent Curt Dietrich after thanking him for 16 years with district, he says he's looking forward to his final few months "and then whatever awaits me thereafter" and will have more to say at his final meeting
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dan sokil
10 months
VERY early results from today's races are now being posted by @MontcoPA here: - remember, nothing is official until certified by county!
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dan sokil
2 years
Awaiting an appearance at HealthSpark in Hatfield by @GovernorTomWolf and @PAAttorneyGen to discuss women's health issues and access to reproductive health services, will update once they get underway
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3 years
BREAKING: . @NPSD board votes to direct staff to update health and safety plan for formal vote next Thursday 8/19, w/masks required at elementary level and w/a requirement at secondary for staff + students if transmission level increases, now into second public comment...
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8 years
New @NPSD school board member Pat McGee was one of 11 candidates who applied, 2 were nominated, he was chosen 6-2 - story soon!
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dan sokil
4 years
HALF A MILLION free meals for families courtesy of SNS! 👏👏👏
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North Penn School Nutrition
4 years
Congratulations to our hardworking SNS team who have served over 500,000 meals to families since school buildings closed in March! We are working on plans for reopening & continuing to serve free meals to all children throughout the community! #NorthPennStrong #SchoolMeals
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2 years
Fresh update just posted by @Montcopa still has #Towamencin study commission YES votes ahead along with all 7 NOPE candidates, and now includes in-person votes cast today along with mailed ballots, story soon...
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7 years
BREAKING . @Lansdalepa votes AGAINST single trash hauler, 7-2 vote against with Hawkins Charlton and Van Dame only votes in favor
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8 years
BREAKING: . @NPSD board names Pat McGee, Upper Gwynedd resident + candidate in 2015 election cycle, to fill board vacancy
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dan sokil
6 months
North Wales borough council just swore in Braeden Bussman, their first ever junior council person, who says he's a sophomore at Lansdale Catholic HS @LCCrusaders who's lived in the borough for 5 yrs and goes for a run around town every day - congrats!
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8 months
And the winner is....it's still too early to tell, but check back here: for results from @MontcoPA on today's @NPSD referendum!
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dan sokil
2 years
Can't pass up a sky like this for a mystery pic, who knows where this is? 🌅
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dan sokil
6 years
Now departing for the final time - retired North Wales police Chief Don Fantry pounds fists with borough Manager Christine Hart and is escorted by @lansdalepa @UGPD And @MontcoPA officers
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3 years
(2/2)...for their strong bipartisan support. The strength of our Democratic base continues to propel our success and we look forward to the campaign ahead." - will have updated story w/the latest vote counts shortly!
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7 years
North Penn Marching Knights finish sixth in national competition, reschedule last public show - congrats @NPHS_NPMK !
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dan sokil
6 years
Members of @NPHS_NPMK now receiving proclamations from school board as director introduces them, and says several have to head back to @NPennHS ASAP to perform in a concert tonight!
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6 years
BIG crowd tonight for the @NPSD school board meeting and first item on agenda is recognition of @NPHS_NPMK for another successful marching band season, updates soon once they start!
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dan sokil
10 months
Final count - 4 of the 8 North Wales boro council members here are wearing Phillies gear or red, meeting starting now w/no public comment, then council president says he "has been told to try and go as quickly as possible, since there is an 807pm deadline"
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dan sokil
4 years
More @NPSD facilities - the new buildings at Crawford Stadium are starting to take shape, staff say they're still on target for stadium opening in time for summer graduations
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dan sokil
4 years
Peaceful protesters heading home now after more than 3 hours on Main Street in @lansdalepa - several say they can't believe how much support the town showed, found their voices in protest, and plan to do it again soon - story soon!
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4 years
Lots of talk from North Wales boro council abt county commissioner @JoeGalePA - Mayor proposed a proclamation condemning Gale's recent remarks and calling on him to resign, council voted unanimously to support it as a formal resolution
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dan sokil
3 years
BIG news from the latest round of @MontcoPA voting as new numbers now have changes in the outcome of local district judge and school board races, stay tuned...
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3 years
Just in from @NPSD school board incumbent team: "At this point the Republican & Democrat ballots look very different after mail-in votes were counted. While we certainly don't expect to win the Republican primary, we can’t help but thank so many of our Republican neighbors..(1/2)
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dan sokil
2 years
Sending thoughts and condolences today to the family of @bybobkeeler on his sad passing this weekend - Bob was the heart of @SoudIndy @TheNewsHerald and @LansReporter and none will be the same without him
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dan sokil
6 years
Solo Rick Springfield show at Parx Casino to feature new, dark, blues-based music - very interesting Q/A with @brianbingaman about what he's up to these days!
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dan sokil
4 years
. @Lansdalepa Mayor announces that he and @LansdalePD chief plan to ask for funding for police body cameras in 2021 budget, have already discussed changing department use of force policy, and he plans to attend local Juneteenth celebration Friday, full story soon!
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dan sokil
1 year
BREAKING: #Towamencin supervisor Joyce Snyder closes tonight's meeting by making a motion to terminate twp sewer sale agreement, none of the other 4 supervisors seconded, so board chair: "Hearing no second, the motion fails" - home rule charter take effect in 3 days, story soon!
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dan sokil
3 years
One @NPSD parent thanks board for "thinking of the health of the whole community, rather than individuals," another says "Moms for Liberty" are "a group of paid agitators, supported by billionaires and the Koch Brothers" + "should not have any place in these conversations"
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